Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Canada
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada, Mexico
Habitat
Bluffs, stream banks, Wet forest, Woods
Sunny Edge
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
3-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple, Pink, Light Pink
White, Purple, Pink, Rose, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Plum
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Yellow green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Light Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil, Salt, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Leukemia
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Buds, Flowers, Seeds
Flowers
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for woodware
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Cutflower, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CERCIS canadensis
PHYSOSTEGIA
Common Name
Eastern Redbud
Physostegia
In Hindi
Eastern Redbud
Physostegia
In German
OstRedbud
Physostegia
In French
Redbud Orient
Physostegia
In Spanish
Eastern Redbud
Physostegia
In Greek
Ανατολική κουτσουπιά
Physostegia
In Portuguese
Redbud oriental
Physostegia
In Polish
Redbud wschodniej
Physostegia
In Latin
Cercis
Physostegia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
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Season and Care of Eastern Redbud and Physostegia
Season and care of Eastern Redbud and Physostegia is important to know. While considering everything about Eastern Redbud and Physostegia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Eastern Redbud season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Physostegia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Eastern Redbud is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Physostegia is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Eastern Redbud is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Physostegia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Eastern Redbud and Physostegia Physical Information
Eastern Redbud and Physostegia physical information is very important for comparison. Eastern Redbud height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Physostegia height is 60.00 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Eastern Redbud and Physostegia are as follows:
Eastern Redbud flower color: White, Purple, Pink and Light Pink
Eastern Redbud leaf color: Purple and Plum
Physostegia flower color: White, Purple, Pink, Rose and Violet
- Physostegia leaf color: Green
Care of Eastern Redbud and Physostegia
Care of Eastern Redbud and Physostegia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Eastern Redbud pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches and Physostegia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Eastern Redbud needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Physostegia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.